Ethics upholds Screwy Louie Gohmert's $5,000 metal detector fine

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The House Ethics Committee said Tuesday that it is upholding the $5,000 fine levied against Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) for bypassing a security screening to enter the House chamber.

Gohmert had appealed the fine issued by the House sergeant-at-arms on Feb. 5, days after House Democrats voted to enact the punitive measure to enforce compliance with the metal detector screenings established following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

But a majority of the House Ethics Committee declined to agree to the appeal, meaning Gohmert is now obligated to pay the $5,000 fine. The panel is evenly split with five Democrats and five Republicans.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ethics-upholds-gohmerts-dollar5000-metal-detector-fine

[Faux pas]

1. Kickin'

Such a dink.

[Blue Owl]

2. Make him do 50 laps around the capitol

[ananda]

3. Like Buster Keaton...

[monkeyman1]

4. that will put a dent in his fun money - maybe ten minute 's.